"What news?" asked Emile.
"Nothing important apparently," answered the Guaraní, "but much in reality."
"Ah!" said the young man, with a thoughtful air, "What has happened then?"
"Nothing, I repeat, my friend; however, I think you will do well to be on your guard."
"Eh! Am I not always so?"
"True, but an increase of precaution could do no harm."
"Then you have learned something?"
"I have learned nothing positive as yet; however, I have my suspicions; soon, I hope, I shall be able to inform you."
"Have you seen the ladies today?"
"Yes, my friend; this morning I had the honour to pay them a visit; they are sorrowful and resigned, as usual, and it is easy to see that their position becomes more painful to them every moment, and that their feigned resignation conceals a profound despondency."